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The ECB lowers its interest rates to 3.25% to stimulate the economy! What does this mean exactly for you?

Heated debate at the FED! Inflation and interest rate cuts divide financial experts who can no longer understand each other.

This Wednesday, October 9, 2024, François Villeroy de Galhau, Governor of the Bank of France, made a direct call: "It is time for everyone to make an effort." In a context where public finances are spiraling out of control, with a deficit that has widened by 100 billion euros since January, this statement leaves no room for ambiguity. Every economic actor, from citizens to businesses and local authorities, must accept sacrifices to avoid a budgetary collapse.

France is facing an unprecedented financial deadlock, with public debt estimated at 110.6% of GDP and a deficit well beyond European criteria. Indeed, the era of half-measures seems to be over, and the Montaigne Institute, an influential Parisian think tank, is sounding the alarm with a bold report titled "Public Finances: The End of Illusions." This document proposes ambitious reforms aimed at saving nearly 150 billion euros by 2050.

The world is undergoing a geopolitical reshaping. While tensions between major powers shape international relations, economic alliances are evolving at an unprecedented speed. At the heart of this new global order, BRICS, the bloc of major emerging economies, is asserting itself as a key player capable of reshaping global balances. This group, once reserved for five members, has recently opened up to new candidates, adding giants like Iran and Saudi Arabia to its ranks. It is in this context that Turkey, under the leadership of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, seeks to join this influential alliance. A strategic decision that comes at a time when the prospects of EU membership are fading, prompting Ankara to diversify its economic and geopolitical partnerships. However, this candidacy is not universally accepted: BRICS, still in the consolidation phase after its last expansion, may slow down before making new decisions. This is despite the growing interest of about twenty nations to join the group.

Trade tensions between the European Union and China are taking a new turn. While the economic relations between these two powers are already fragile, a new Chinese investigation targeting European dairy products threatens to exacerbate the situation. Through this accusation that European exports distort competition with what are deemed unfair subsidies, Beijing is opening a new front in this latent trade war. In response, the European Union has approached the World Trade Organization (WTO).

In France, the property tax for 2024 shows an increase of at least 3.9% in certain municipalities. Details in this article!

Canada has just added fuel to the fire. The announcement of a 100% customs tariff on electric vehicles (EVs) imported from China, including Tesla models made in Shanghai, by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is a decisive step in the trade policy of his country. This decision comes amid rising tensions between the world's major economic powers, where each new tariff measure risks causing major upheavals in financial markets and further complicating diplomatic relations.

Starting in September, many French people may notice a decrease in their net salary on their payslip. This decrease will weigh on the financial burdens of households. It is neither a salary reduction decided by the employer nor a payroll error, but a direct consequence of the withholding tax system implemented by the French tax administration. This situation, which affects millions of employees, raises questions about individual tax management and income transparency.

The economic standoff between the European Union and China is intensifying. This situation outlines the contours of a potential trade war that could reshape the global economic landscape. The recent decision by the EU to impose tariffs of up to 36.3% on Chinese electric vehicles is not just a protectionist gesture. It marks a strategic turning point in the battle for control of the global renewable energy market. In response, Beijing quickly retaliated through an anti-subsidy investigation into European dairy products. These retaliatory measures illustrate a rise in tensions that goes far beyond mere trade disputes, raising many questions about the future of Sino-European relations.

The finance ministers of the G20, gathered in Rio de Janeiro, took a symbolic step by committing to cooperate to more effectively tax the super-rich. This decision, though embryonic, marks a turning point in the fight against global inequalities.

France faces a colossal budgetary challenge. The CAE recommends drastic measures to restore finances and stimulate the economy.

Switzerland and its well-tuned watches: from now on, cryptocurrencies will tick-tock with the tax authorities!

Investing in Bitcoin brings you big profits but taxes make you hesitate? Here is a legal mechanism to keep your gains safe from the taxman

Stock markets are soaring ahead of a crucial Fed meeting, reflecting a renewed confidence in the financial markets.

Biden's tax reform: a strategic maneuver or a real willingness to redistribute wealth?

Finance, Trump criticizes the current strength of the dollar, reviving speculation about his possible willingness to devalue the currency!

In 2024, France's trade deficit continues to decrease, a sign of a strengthening French economy!

A few weeks ago, Bruno Le Maire, the French Minister of the Economy, announced a 10 billion euro savings in French finances. The goal is to maintain the country's financial stability. In addition to this plan, he is categorical and clear about a tax increase that he deems entirely inappropriate.

The US public debt is reaching record levels! Raising concerns about its devastating impact on the global economy.

According to Ray Dalio, a confluence of factors could precipitate the Chinese economy into a storm of unprecedented violence for this century!

Moody's rating agency considers it "unlikely" that France will achieve its economic goal of reducing the deficit to 2.7% by 2027

Discover how financial turbulence is shaking the FED, engulfed by record losses of $114.3 billion.

The public deficit of France could exceed the European limit in 2024. The economic stability of this powerhouse is being tested.

Chinese finance starts 2024 on fragile footing, with an uneven recovery despite efforts deployed!

In the world of cryptocurrencies, highs and lows follow each other, leaving investors in a whirlwind of emotions. Just as we celebrated the peaks reached by Bitcoin, the cryptographic market plunges once again into the abyss of red.

The Argentine government of Javier Milei, known for its pro-Bitcoin positions, has just presented a bill to eliminate the possibilities of cryptocurrency tax declaration that have been in effect until now.

Trading, whether it involves stocks, cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, or other assets, requires not only a sound investment strategy but also a deep understanding of tax obligations. In France, declaring trading income can be complex, with specific rules and significant tax implications. This article aims to clarify this process by providing detailed information on the different categories of trading income, the important steps for compliant declaration, tax optimization methods, and the pitfalls to avoid for effective and error-free tax management.